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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159; 6 suspects arrested

The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire has risen to 159, with 30 people still missing. Authorities have arrested six people for disabling the fire alarms and announced a relief fund.

04.12.2025

World News

The Kremlin: Ukraine's NATO accession is a major obstacle in Washington negotiations

The Kremlin confirms it discussed Ukraine's NATO membership with the US envoy, amid Russian advances on the ground and Moscow's firm rejection of the alliance's expansion, which complicates the path to a peaceful settlement.

04.12.2025

World News

Registration for the National Program for Identifying Gifted Individuals 2023

Mawhiba announces the approaching registration deadline for the National Program for Gifted Students. Learn about the deadline, registration requirements, and the program's importance for the future of students in Saudi Arabia.

04.12.2025

Local news

Copper prices hit a record high, exceeding $11,400

A historic jump in copper prices, exceeding $11,400 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, was driven by fears of US tariffs and a shortage of stockpiles, raising concerns about a global supply crisis and inflation.

04.12.2025

Economy

Indonesia floods death toll rises to 800, thousands displaced

Humanitarian disaster in Sumatra: Indonesia floods kill more than 800 people, hundreds missing, with more than 570,000 displaced by heavy rains and landslides.

04.12.2025

World News

The Governor of Riyadh honors the winners of the King Khalid Award 2025 on behalf of the King

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Governor of Riyadh presented the King Khalid Award 2025 to the winners. Learn about the winners in the categories of Sustainability, Excellence, Partners, and the importance of the award in Vision 2030.

04.12.2025

Local news

Trump's envoy meets with Ukrainian negotiator in Florida to discuss peace

Details of the meeting between Trump's envoy and Kushner with Rustam Umarov in Florida following the Moscow talks. Learn about the behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.

04.12.2025

World News

US crude oil and gasoline inventories rise, distillate production declines

The Energy Information Administration report reveals that crude oil and gasoline inventories in the United States rose more than expected, amid mixed distillate and refinery activity.

03.12.2025

Economy

12,000 practitioners graduate from the Saudi Board and the Health Academy under the patronage of the King

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties celebrated the graduation of 12,591 graduates from the Saudi Board and the Health Academy for the year 2025 in support of Vision 2030.

03.12.2025

Local news

Trump: Positive talks with Putin to end the Ukraine war

Trump asserts that his delegation held good talks with Putin in Moscow to end the Ukraine war, amid Kremlin assurances that there are obstacles to a territorial settlement despite the constructive atmosphere.

03.12.2025

World News

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